Film FOCUS – Spring Series 2010 An Independent Film Festival
The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is proud to announce the tenth series of its ever-popular Film FOCUS, an independent film festival, scheduled every Monday, beginning March 8 through April 12.
The Library’s exciting presentation of FREE, independent, first-run feature films is scheduled at 6:15 p.m. each Monday in Main Library’s McMaster Center, 325 Michigan St.
The kick off presentation is scheduled on Monday, March 8 with the film, In Search of Memory, the story of an irrepressible and brilliant neuroscientist who examines human memory in a compelling personal quest for his past in World War II Vienna.
Additional film dates include:
·March 15 – Triage: Dr. James Orbinski’s Humanitarian Dilemma, This powerful documentary follows the Nobel Peace Prize winning doctor on a heart-wrenching journey back to the lands and people whose life-and-death struggle marked him forever.
·March 22 – Second Skin, An intimate look at three sets of computer gamers whose lives have been transformed by Masibely Multiplayer Online games, worldwide online worlds which allow millions of users to interact simultaneously in virtual spaces.
·March 29 –Malls R Us, An entertaining and enlightening documentary about modern society’s complexly interwoven relationship with the shopping mall.
·April 5 – The Window, Awaiting a visit from his long-estranged son, Antonio recalls his life in this delicately touching tale.
·April 12 – Festival of Shorts, A collection of unique short films that you won’t see anywhere else. This exciting lineup will conclude our Film FOCUS series.
Festival of Shorts selection example:
Charlie Thistle, Charlie Thistle dreams of a better world. He dreams of a world in color, where trees grow indoors, and animals can talk... Alas, Charlie works at the Department of Normality, where change isn't tolerated. But there comes a time in everyone's life when they have to take a stand. And that day is coming for Charlie Thistle!
All Film FOCUS showcases are FREE and open to the public and are recommended for adults: some films may contain strong language, sexual content or violence. These films are not subject to rating by the Motion Picture Association of America. Free parking is available in Main Library’s underground parking garage.
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Organization Name: Toledo-Lucas County Public Library